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Darien Resident's RV Sparks Opposition, May Be Rejected

31.07.2026 14:26 1 min 1 source
Darien, IL Patch ENG
Darien Resident's RV Sparks Opposition, May Be Rejected
Original source: Darien, IL Patch

A Darien, Illinois, resident, Cynthia Haney, is seeking an exception to city rules that prohibit parking RVs in front yards. Her 25-foot camper trailer was spotted in the driveway in May. The Plan Commission and a City Council committee unanimously rejected the request, citing the need to avoid setting a precedent. The full council will consider the matter at its meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m. Neighbor Steven McCarty opposed the exception, saying it diminishes his property value, while another neighbor, Emily Polacek, supported Haney, noting the RV is not an eyesore.

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